Indigenous Resources at VPL
Indigenous materials to read and watch, programs to attend, and research help.
Read, Watch and Listen
Featured material from our Indigenous Collection. For more Indigenous themed or created reading, watching and listening options, see our research guides, or contact our library staff.
Watch
Watch
Streaming Movies and TV
VPL Indigenous Storyteller in Residence Video Recordings
- Joseph Kakwinokanasum (2024)
- Les George (2003)
- Eden Fine Day (2022)
- Kung Jadee (2021)
Listen
Listen
Audiobooks: Adults | Teens | Kids
Indigenous Music
We Recommend: Indigenous Reads for Adults
We Recommend: Indigenous Reads for Young People
Library Programs and Special Events
Research Help
We offer several Indigenous themed subject guides prepared by Information Staff at Vancouver Public Library. If you would like personalized help with research, please contact us at 604.331.3603 or by email at info@vpl.ca.
Upcoming Events
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Have you ever wondered about the Indigenous artwork around Vancouver? Do you want to know whose land the City of Vancouver is on? Join us for a newcomer-friendly introduction to Indigenous matters in Vancouver. We will cover land acknowledgements, Truth...
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Champlain Heights Branch -
Discover great read aloud Indigenous books to share with a group of young children.
This early language and literacy workshop provides free professional development for early childhood educators (ECE), childcare providers, and adults currently working with young children in the...
10:00am – 12:00pm
Firehall Branch -
Join us for an evening of storytelling and music in celebration of Chris Bose and his inspirational time as the 2025 Indigenous Storyteller in Residence.
Chris Bose is a writer, musician and multi-disciplinary artist hailing from Kamloops, B.C. A member...
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Central Library